Belong at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø events

30 June 2026
Tuesday
1–2pm
Online

If you’re joining us this September as an undergraduate, and currently holding an offer, we’d love you to attend our online welcome event for our art and design courses. Meet academic staff, get a general overview of what to expect at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, and hear from current students about their experience. You’ll also have the chance to ask any questions. We look forward to welcoming you! (this event is if you are an offer holder for art, fashion, 3D, illustration or graphic design courses)

30 June 2026
Tuesday
4–5pm
Online

If you’re joining us this September, or currently holding an offer, we’d love you to attend our online welcome event for our film and media courses. Meet academic staff, get a general overview of what to expect at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, and hear from current students about their experience. You’ll also have the chance to ask any questions. We look forward to welcoming you! (this event is if you are an offer holder for film, media, animation and photography courses)

1 July 2026
Wednesday
4–5pm
Online

If you’re joining us this September as an undergraduate, or currently holding an offer, we’d love you to attend our online welcome event for our primary teaching courses. Meet academic staff, get a general overview of what to expect at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, and hear from current students about their experience. You’ll also have the chance to ask any questions. We look forward to welcoming you! (this event is if you are on offer holder for our QTS primary 3-7 and 5-11 teaching courses)

2 July 2026
Thursday
2–2.30pm
Online

Starting your undergraduate course this September? Join Student Voices Live and hear directly from current students studying business and law courses. These informal 30-minute online Q+A sessions are designed for new students and are your chance to ask questions about your course, timetables, modules, student life, societies, career opportunities, and what to expect in your first few weeks at university. Gain first-hand insights, hear honest advice, and get answers from students who have already been in your shoes! Bring your questions and start your university journey with confidence.

2 July 2026
Thursday
3–3.30pm
Online

Starting your undergraduate course this September? Join Student Voices Live and hear directly from current students studying architecture and engineering courses. These informal 30-minute online Q+A sessions are designed for new students and are your chance to ask questions about your course, timetables, modules, student life, societies, career opportunities, and what to expect in your first few weeks at university. Gain first-hand insights, hear honest advice, and get answers from students who have already been in your shoes! Bring your questions and start your university journey with confidence.

2 July 2026
Thursday
4–4.30pm
Online

Starting your undergraduate course this September? Join Student Voices Live and hear directly from current students studying geography, ecology and environment courses. These informal 30-minute online Q+A sessions are designed for new students and are your chance to ask questions about your course, timetables, modules, student life, societies, career opportunities, and what to expect in your first few weeks at university. Gain first-hand insights, hear honest advice, and get answers from students who have already been in your shoes! Bring your questions and start your university journey with confidence.

7 July 2026
Tuesday
2–2.30pm
Online

Starting your undergraduate course this September? Join Student Voices Live and hear directly from current students studying pharmacy, biology and biomed courses. These informal 30-minute online Q+A sessions are designed for new students and are your chance to ask questions about your course, timetables, modules, student life, societies, career opportunities, and what to expect in your first few weeks at university. Gain first-hand insights, hear honest advice, and get answers from students who have already been in your shoes! Bring your questions and start your university journey with confidence.

7 July 2026
Tuesday
3–3.30pm
Online

Starting your undergraduate course this September? Join Student Voices Live and hear directly from current students studying health and allied health professions courses. These informal 30-minute online Q+A sessions are designed for new students and are your chance to ask questions about your course, timetables, modules, student life, societies, career opportunities, and what to expect in your first few weeks at university. Gain first-hand insights, hear honest advice, and get answers from students who have already been in your shoes! Bring your questions and start your university journey with confidence.

7 July 2026
Tuesday
4–4.30pm
Online

Starting your undergraduate course this September? Join Student Voices Live and hear directly from current students studying sport and PE with QTS courses. These informal 30-minute online Q+A sessions are designed for new students and are your chance to ask questions about your course, timetables, modules, student life, societies, career opportunities, and what to expect in your first few weeks at university. Gain first-hand insights, hear honest advice, and get answers from students who have already been in your shoes! Bring your questions and start your university journey with confidence.

9 July 2026
Thursday
3–3.30pm
Online

Starting your undergraduate course this September? Join Student Voices Live and hear directly from current students studying social science courses. These informal 30-minute online Q+A sessions are designed for new students and are your chance to ask questions about your course, timetables, modules, student life, societies, career opportunities, and what to expect in your first few weeks at university. Gain first-hand insights, hear honest advice, and get answers from students who have already been in your shoes! Bring your questions and start your university journey with confidence.

9 July 2026
Thursday
4–4.30pm
Online

Starting your undergraduate course this September? Join Student Voices Live and hear directly from current students studying English, politics and humanities courses. These informal 30-minute online Q+A sessions are designed for new students and are your chance to ask questions about your course, timetables, modules, student life, societies, career opportunities, and what to expect in your first few weeks at university. Gain first-hand insights, hear honest advice, and get answers from students who have already been in your shoes! Bring your questions and start your university journey with confidence.

13 July 2026
Monday
4–4.30pm
Online

Starting your undergraduate course this September? Join Student Voices Live and hear directly from current students studying art and media courses. These informal 30-minute online Q+A sessions are designed for new students and are your chance to ask questions about your course, timetables, modules, student life, societies, career opportunities, and what to expect in your first few weeks at university. Gain first-hand insights, hear honest advice, and get answers from students who have already been in your shoes! Bring your questions and start your university journey with confidence.

14 July 2026
Tuesday
1–2pm
Online

In this session our International Student Advisers will outline the requirements for making a Student visa application from outside the UK, including deadlines to provide all documents to meet the conditions of your offer, to request a CAS using Enroly CAS Shield, and to make your visa application. We will explain the ways to meet the finance requirement, the other documents you will need to submit, and the application process itself.  

17 July 2026
Friday
1–2pm
Online

In this session our International Student Advisers will outline the requirements for making a Student visa application from inside the UK, including deadlines to provide all documents to meet the conditions of your offer, to request a CAS using Enroly CAS Shield, and to make your visa application. We will explain the ways to meet the finance requirement, the other documents you will need to submit, and the application process itself.  

4 August 2026
Tuesday
1–2pm
Online

In this talk our money saving experts will cover how to access student discounts on bus and train travel, where to shop for the best value groceries and household items, and how to budget for life in the UK. We will provide some average costs for living in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and give you some top tips to help you plan your finances. We will also explain how to open a UK bank account

5 August 2026
Wednesday
11am–1pm
Online

In this session we will cover the key information you need as an exchange student to prepare for your semester with the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, including travel, shopping, healthcare, and preparing to travel to the UK.

11 August 2026
Tuesday
1–2pm
Online

 In this talk we will outline the work permissions and restrictions for student visa holders and explain how these work in practice. We will also explain how the tax and national insurance system in the UK works, how to apply for a national insurance number, and the ways in which the university's Careers team can help you to look for part time work.  Please note: this talk is for students who will be studying at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø with a Student route visa. If you hold or will hold a different kind of immigration permission this talk will not be relevant to you.

13 August 2026
Thursday
3–4pm
Online

With university just around the corner, join us online to get excited about starting your ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø journey and find out what to expect in your first few weeks. Meet teams from Student Services, Disability and Dyslexia Support, the Skills Hub, Sport ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, and the Students’ Union, and discover where to go for advice, opportunities, and support throughout your studies. You'll also have the chance to hear from current students and ask your questions in a live Q+A. Start your first month feeling informed, prepared, and confident. See you there!

14 August 2026
Friday
3–4pm
Online

With university just around the corner, join us online to get excited about starting your ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø journey and find out what to expect in your first few weeks. Meet teams from Student Services, Disability and Dyslexia Support, the Skills Hub, Sport ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, and the Students’ Union, and discover where to go for advice, opportunities, and support throughout your studies. You'll also have the chance to hear from current students and ask your questions in a live Q+A. Start your first month feeling informed, prepared, and confident. See you there!

17 August 2026
Monday
3–4pm
Online

With university just around the corner, join us online to get excited about starting your ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø journey and find out what to expect in your first few weeks. Meet teams from Student Services, Disability and Dyslexia Support, the Skills Hub, Sport ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, and the Students’ Union, and discover where to go for advice, opportunities, and support throughout your studies. You'll also have the chance to hear from current students and ask your questions in a live Q+A. Start your first month feeling informed, prepared, and confident. See you there!

18 August 2026
Tuesday
1–2pm
Online

In this session we will explain how the UK National Health Service (NHS) works, and how to access medical care. We will also talk about the concept of culture shock, the importance of looking after your wellbeing as you adjust to life in the UK, and the ways in which the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø can support this. 

20 August 2026
Thursday
1–2pm
Online

In this talk we will provide practical information your journey to the UK including generating a share code for travel, how immigration control works when you arrive at a UK airport and how to arrange onward travel from the airport to your accommodation. We will also cover what to pack to prepare you for your first term in the UK.